RELG 271 Lecture Notes - Lecture 23: Sexual Intercourse, Childbirth, Reproduction
22 Jan 2016
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Don browning: this sequestering of sexuality ends in the quest for the pure relationship of love unencumbered by responsibility for either children or the constraint of the law . Anthony giddens: pure relationship is where external criteria have become dissolved and the relationship exists solely for whatever rewards it can deliver. Acknowledges and values growing diversity in family life. Some adult-adult intimacy leads to kids, but not necessarily so. Role of law is to support diversity: integrative model. Right of children to two biological parents (mother-father team) Linda c. mcclain: the diversity model entails a belief about the value of diversity. The diversity model & the right to be loved. The condition of being loved as an entitlement. Parental duty to love is supported by community of associate duty- bearers. Relieve the pressure that comes with exercising parental love. Chief concern -> quality of relationship between agents (each and every one as end)
